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1. Unruh Corp. began operations in 2007. An analysis of Unruh's equity securities portfolio acquired in 2007 shows the following totals at December 31, 2007 for trading and available-for-sale securities:

Trading Available-for-Sale
Securities Securities

Aggregate cost $90,000 $110,000

Aggregate fair value 65,000 95,000

What amount should Unruh report in its 2007 income statement for unrealized holding loss?

a. $40,000.
b. $10,000.
c. $15,000.
d. $25,000

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This solution discusses how unrealized losses on trading and available-for-sale securities are reported for financial reporting purposes.

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The difference between the cost basis and the fair market value on trading securities is recorded on the income statement as an unrealized gain or loss. ...

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